up today. state highway officials say they didn't pretreat wednesday night but the roads will be ready today. highway officials say one reason you saw so much on the road yesterday was because of pavement temperatures. they were too low so anything that was sprayed would freeze. maryland state highway administration is reminding drivers to prepare for possible snow this afternoon because of the pavement temperatures below 20 degrees, the state highway administration will not pretreat using salt due to potential freezing on the roads. now crews have been out all night patrolling and putting down -- preparing for the icy conditions. >> let's take a lesson from this and get ready and prepare because if schools are letting out early and during the tomorrow and people are leaving work we could have a worse gridlock. >> reporter: now the state highway administration offers the stipes for drivers. make sure -- tips for drivers. make sure to fill your gas tank and have a ice scraper and if you are sitting in traffic for a while that you are ready and

prepared. and make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get tower destination. reporting live in -- to get to your destination. reporting live, sherrie johnson. if you want to head to the zoo you can't because it's so cold the zoo is closed. they operating under a code a meaning only staff should report. if the weather is nice normally admission is 50 percent off and if february. police officers will not be charged in connection with a drug suspect. anthony anderson junior died while in police custody in september. police say he was selling drugs in east baltimore and when officers tried to arrest him at one point an officer threw him to the grouped. anderson's -- ground. anderson's family members says he was kicked and an autopsy determines it was a homicide but the state's attorney says none of the officers will face criminal charges. >> the autopsy basically tells us what we already knew. we knew it because we saw it.

but the autopsy confirmed it and it's like they threw all that out the window and is taking the police's word on what happened and that's not fair. it's not fair. >> states attorney says the investigation determined the actions of one of the officers did cause anthony anderson's death but also that he died during the course of a legitimate arrest and there was not excessive use of force. baltimore is get being ready to send the ravens off in style. a rally is planned for the team before they head he to the big game in new orleans -- head to the big game in new orleans. this morning, linda so is live at the inner harbor and when is the big send off? >> reporter: it's going to be on monday here at the amphitheater at the inner harbor. you don't have to look far to see buildings lit up in purple. that's the transamerica building overlooking the inner harbor. the lights are on in many buildings are purple. but on monday, this is actually the place to be. things will get started early

in the morning. 98 rock will be broadcasting live at the restaurant from 6 to 10. there will be free breakfast handed out there. the rally officially kicks off at at the amphitheater at 11:30 and you will meet members from the 2000 superbowl team and the mayor and marching band will be here. the ravens poe and cheerleaders will be here. the best part is 12:15 when the coach and the players will be here and show up before beingheading a -- before heading off to new orleans. everyone is welcomed at this rally. it officially kicks off at 11:30 at the inner harbor at the amphitheater. things get started at 6 to 10 get free breakfast and enjoy 98 rock for the live broadcast. things are sure to get hoppingwhen that team arrives at 12:15 the coach and the players will stop greet the fans and head off to the

airport. we are live at the inner harbor, linda so, abc2 news. you can't go anywhere in the area without seeing purple pride. at the pine ridge swim club in parkville a mural on the wall is million and t bank stadium -- is m and t bank stadium. the girl who painted it is a scholarship student at directionel and painted it over the -- drexel university and painted it over the summer. if the ravens win she has to paint the final score on the scoreboard. >> if only maybe the superbowl could end in a tie. that's what jack and jackie harbaugh are hoping could possibly, well, happen on february 3rd. it's not going to happen. most people don't have one son to go to the superbowl never mind two. this is the first time brothers have ever been on op sid sidelines as head coaches in the superbowl. for the families, they could not be more proud. throughout their careers dad said he wanted them to have a good experience. >> we are no different than any other parents anywhere in the

united states of america that have youngsters. and it doesn't have to be athletic. it could be music, it can be art, it can be being successful in school. just hoping you can be there and be a support for them so they have a good experience and they enjoy what they are doing. >> the harbaughs said they will remain neutral in the game. neutral. either way they will have their first superbowl ring and it will be in the family. 5:35 right now. since the ravens do it here every monday and tuesday, we thought we would imitate the actions of service on the road to new orleans. we have teamed up with st. bernard project to recruit ravens fans in the crescent city to give us an hour of their time to help rebuild homesrepresented up by hurricane katrina. there are 40,000 homes that need a lot of help right now in the community. all you have to do is go to abc2news.com for more information on ravens and you can find it on our website. you have to be careful in the ballet against man and beast. >> ask a report here turned her

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land carson abc7 would you not eat my pants. oh. >> yeah. a how fendly are the goats. a florida reporter linda carson learned a valuable lesson never turn your back on a goat. he charged hearn knocked her to the ground. >> would you not eat my pants? oh. >> apparently carson didn't get hurt. she laughed the whole thing off like we are doing in the studio and an interesting fact about carson. she used to work here 20 years ago at abc2 and did weather. >> that's unreal. the scream is what sold it. as we get you ready for weather we have closings. quickly here lynette if we can, cecil county public schools dismissing early they will dismiss at 10 and elementary schools will dismiss at 2. and cecil county public schools.

>> and that's a smart thing because that system will be work et cetera way in here as we go towards the 3:00 time frame. we want to get the people off the road because it's going to be a hectic commute home. as the kids head out to school, just bundle up and you don't have to worry about the snow. that temperature at 13 degrees and it's going to be frigid. and it's the afternoon we are talking about 27 degrees snow showers around 3:00 but for a lot of schools, they are letting out before that 3:00 time frame and that's good. this is what we are watching to come in here. 3:00 through about 8:00 that's when it will get worse. so it's going to be a pretty nasty commute and spending of that, let's check the traffic with lauren cook good morning. >> reporter: good morning. [ no oughtedo ] >> reporter: -- >> reporter: be extra careful. we have a crash that cleared on route 295 at 95. and delays dissipated in the area. there are no problems to report traveling through the fort mchenry tunnel or harbor

tunnel. using 695, here's a live look at the west side at baltimore national pike. everything is moving alock. no trouble getting up to 795. that's your abc2 timesaver traffic. now over to you megan and charley. 5:41. harbaugh brothers are a week away from meeting at soup bother xvlii. >> find out how a son pulled a fast one on their parents. >> they are closing the doors after a decision to ban assault style weapons. a skillet entrée, appetizer and dessert.

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thanks for staying with us on this friday morning. the show won't go on for the country's largest sports and outdoor exhibit. now yesterday, organizers for the eastern sports and outdoors show will postpone indefinitely. it started last week when the organizers announce it wouldn't allow the sale or display of modern sporting rifles in other words guns like the ar-15 you recall that's the weapon tied to the mass shootings in sandy hook and aurora colorado. that led to hundreds of vendors pulling out including one of the main sponsors. cabela's and the show indefendant knit postponement.

it was slated to open next saturday. this will have far-reaching ripple effects. first, it is a 43 million dollar loss for the region and think about that. the show draws around 1200 vendors and thousands of attendees from all over including here in maryland. the visitors won't spend any money on hotels or food in harrisburg. now the vendors themselves will lose money in lost sales and unbooked trips and it will hurt local economies and the cities and states from which they are from. gun rights groups are haling the move as victory for the second amendment and letters are headed to the tom corbett asking him to allow the show to go on without the event organizer and one without weapons bans. no word this morning on whether the move is gain anything traction. five things to know on this friday morning. vice president joe biden heads to richmond virginia to selling the gun policy agenda and is expected to speak at

commonwealth university along with experts. and mitt romney is attending a luncheon at wj marriott in dchis former running mate is expected to be there. it's tim geithner's last day of treasury secretary. he is stepping down after serving in that position since 2009. the president has nominated his current chief of staff to replace him. senator cardin is talking about economic development and energy at a breakfast in annapolis. he will pay a visit to the general assembly and chat with lawmakers. the march for life rally in washington, d.c. today coincides with the 40th anniversary of roe versus wade. the decision to legalize abortion. former republican presidential candidate rick santorum is speaking at the event. he will join marches as they make their way to the supreme court. it could be a sweeping change for school athletics, the u.s. education department is telling schools they must

include studentswith disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options. schools are required to make directive reasonable modifications for students with disabilities or create parallel athletic programs. that he no deadline for them to comply with the directive. same sex marriage is a step closer to passing in rhode island. it passed with overwhelming support in the statehouse. the phenyl vote was not even close. it passed 51-19. now it head to the state senate where the senate president opposes same sex marriage and won't stop the committee vote. but the sides are divided whether the full senate will vote. don't ask jack and jackie harbaugh to take sides. both hope the superbowl ends in a tie. how proud are these two? they are proud of john from the rains and jim from the 49ers. the first brothers ever to coach against one another in a superbowl. during the conference call with the parents, the questions were pretty predictable as you can

imagine. what they were like as kids, who the parents will be rooting for and then this happened. take a listen. >> the question from baltimore is it true that both of you like jim better than john? >> john. >> is that john. >> john harbaugh? >> john and jim harbaugh's sister recognized the voice and john told his family they were doing a great job and then they headed off to practice. looking to escape the cold and snow buy a ticket to watch the orioles spring training session in sarasota florida. wouldn't that be nice when crowe think about the 20 -- when you think about the 20 degree temperatures. tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 10. the o's kick off the spring schedule again the twins february 23rd at ed smith stadium. final good-byes will be said to earl weaver. he died almost a week ago on a cruise with his wife and former

players. his family is holding a private ceremony to remember him tonight in florida. the public memorial will be held tomorrow. weaver died at the age of 82. the race of the presidents to the national stadium will adanother competitor they are adding a 5th president. right now george washington, lincoln jefferson and roosevelt are now going to be in the field between sinings -- innings. the national will make the announcement a 5th president could make his wa into the ball park and you said that's a bit of a crowded field. >> i know. but i always bet on abe. >> you always go abe. >> you have to go george. >> i do -- stay with us this morning, a teem -- you teach your kids to treat others with respect but sometimes the message is lost when they are at school or on the playground. >> to hammer that message home today there's going to be proclaimed no name calling day here in maryland.

we are told a 10-year-old a wrote a letter to the governor asking him to make the proclamation and he did. and this week coincides with national no name calling week to call attention to the problem of teasing kids and bullying one another. >> time for a check of the cold forecast. more snow on the way is that right? >> you got that right. it's coming in around 3:00 this afternoon. temperatures are cold enough to support the snow. so, anything that falls is sticking just like the round we got yesterday morning. now temperatures coming in at 13 degrees in westminster good morning northville. you are at 13. baltimore 17 degrees right now annapolis is coming in at 18. we are at 20 in centerville and easton 19. hunting town at 14 degrees and we will continue this cold trek through the day satellite and radar picking iewn clipper -- picking up on a clipper that's over the great lakes that will slide to the east as we go through the rest of the day. the south and east and we will get in on this snowy conditions as we go into time.

so how much snow? that's what everybody wants to know right? well, about 1 to 2 inches is pretty much what we will get. locally, maybe 2, a little higher. but, this is is a fast moving system. that's -- this is a fast moving system. that's what they are. they are come from canada and get in and get out and drop what they need to drop. the only thing is we have lots of dry air out there. so when you have lots of dry air, the dew points really on the low side, you can add up that powdery stuff quickly. future trend going to pick up on the snow pushing in as we go through the rest of the day. the rain to the south of us, but finally, all you snow lovers, we will get in on the snowy side of things. it moves out as we go later into the overnighttime frame so. by tomorrow morning, things should be tapering off a bit. going throughout the day on saturday, we will be seeing some sunshine. but today, temperatures coming in at 25 degrees. that snow will develop and by tonight, 19 degrees bitterly cold once again. snow showers lingering -- once again.

snow showers lingering out there. not great for making snowballs like yesterday. 32 degrees is going to be the high for tomorrow. still, freezing outside but we are going in the right direction because we can see by wednesday, that temperature coming in at 55 degrees. the only caveat is we will see rain showers in the forecast. let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook good morning. >> reporter: good morning. that snow will really impact your commute this evening. so be sure to take -- be extra careful and take it snow. 95 nice and clear at 152. no problems from bel air down to white marsh and from white marsh into the city. now if you are using 695 this is parkville at harford road. no problems to report on the outer loop from 95 all the way up to 83. that stretch will take you normal 11 minutes. and looking at other abc2 time safer traffic drive times using jfx to get downtown 11 minutes southbound from the beltway down to east fayette. 59 at fort mchenry and great

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